A 6.3 magnitude quake occurred near the Kermadec Islands on Wednesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 07:43 UTC (19:43 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was south of the Kermadec Islands and occurred at a depth of 226 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 8 reports via its online form from people who say they felt weak shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in cities like Napier and Whakatane reported experiencing the tremor.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary

There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Area struck by 6.8 quake in 1984
Ōpōtiki District has experience significant earthquakes in the past. A magnitude 6.8 tremor struck 93.2 miles north of Opotiki on Dec. 30, 1984, at a depth of 24.4 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey